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A22 MFM

2018 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,591 mi
Last recorded74,591 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 5 Series49,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 MFM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 74,591 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 57,029 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 57,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 49,699 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 36,883 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 30,566 miles

Slight exhaust blow rear joint

Under shields fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 5 Jan 2022 30,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow rear joint

Under shields fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 30 Dec 2020 27,389 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A22 MFM is a 2018 BMW 5 Series in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 49,530 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A22 MFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A22 MFM registered?

A22 MFM is a 2018 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 January 2018.

Is A22 MFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 MFM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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